Melbourne-born Alpaka started in a university classroom in 2014, when two students decided that no bag on the market actually solved the problems they had. Nearly a decade later, the brand has built a devoted following among those who think seriously about what they carry and how they carry it. The SS26 drop is their biggest yet: new bags, pouches, totes, slings and wallets across their Axoflux recycled nylon fabric and X-Pac material tiers, with YKK AquaGuard weatherproof zippers throughout. Standouts include the Traverse Backpack 30L – a refined 30-litre commuter with a laptop sleeve, pass-through luggage strap and AirTag pocket; the Flow Totepack, which switches between backpack and tote mode via retractable woven straps with no clips or awkward transitions; and the Eclipse Gaming Sling, built around a Steam Deck or Nintendo Switch with a dedicated console pocket and accessory organisation. From zip pouches and slings at accessible price points through to full-featured travel packs, the range covers every carry need without asking you to compromise on quality or looks.